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Banner image for Shakespeare & Company’s winter show, a lively staged reading of Emma by Kate Hamill, directed by Ariel Bock. The background features a whimsical, patterned design with floral and leafy motifs. Centered on the right, an illustration shows a Regency-era woman lounging on an ornate, red-patterned chair, gazing at herself in an antique, oval mirror. The dates, December 13–15, and venue, Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, are highlighted in bold yellow and white text, with a red 'Get Tickets' button below. A 'Winter Show' banner appears in the upper-right corner.

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Close Encounters With Music presents: The Art of the String Quartet – The Avalon

Saint James Place Saint James Place, Great Barrington, MA, United States

The notable Avalon String Quartet returns with another Berkshire premiere, “For Such a Time as This,” a retelling of the biblical Esther story for string quartet and vocalist, from a feminist perspective. Composer Stacy Garrop’s (recent commissions from the Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Louisiana symphony orchestras) intent is to remind us “we each possess agency to make changes happen in our lives, to act upon injustices, and leave the world a better place.” Mendelssohn’s Quartet No. 2 pulsates with young love before landing in fairyland with a shimmering scherzo right out of Midsummer Night’s Dream. Puccini’s verismo-style “Chrysanthemums,” a seldom-performed gem,

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Magic: the Gathering Commander Constructed

Magic: the Gathering Commander Constructed$5 EntryOpen Play - play as many games as you want, with whomever you want.https://www.facebook.com/events/331715503000768/?event_time_id=331715526334099

10×10 Beer Release: Astonishing Ms. Airy Brown Ale

To kick of our 2024 10x10 Event Series, we are welcoming artist Jesse Tobin-McCauley and H2GO to celebrate the release of Astonishing Ms. Airy, our first small-release beer. Jesse will painting ten different paintings, which will all be donated to the Berkshire Arts Association fundraiser, which will be held the following Thursday at The Clocktower building in Pittsfield. https://www.facebook.com/events/416824027440495/

10×10 New Play Festival

10x10 New Play Festival is back for its 13th year with ten more 10-minute plays by 10 playwrights for 100 minutes of joy! The New Play Festival is always a highlight of the city-wide 10x10 Festival is put on by Upstreet Arts and sells out quickly, so get your tickets now to experience "pure escapism fun!" (The Saratogian)

Bobby Sweet and Lara Tupper at the Egremont Barn

Our debut together at the Barn! A mix of Bobby's sweet tunes and our folk/Americana harmony favorites.Jack Wood (solo piano) will perform the first set (7:00 pm); Lara and Bobby begin at 8:30 pm. (Doors open 5:00 pm.) Bobby Sweet (guitar and vocals) and Lara Tupper (vocals) present spirited interpretations of folk/pop standards and Bobby’s original Americana songs. Bobby, who toured with Arlo Guthrie for many years, is an award-winning singer-songwriter with seven albums. Lara has performed all over the world as a resident vocalist in Hilton Hotels International. With their rich harmonies and natural stage presence, they have a

Banff Film Festival

Banff Film Festival tickets are available as of….. right now! Feb 16 and 17th at Duffin Theater! Purchase at https://www.arcadian.com//more-event_tickets https://youtu.be/8jfPonLYujY?si=pBBLC1IT_D7Rm-8K

Music as Muse Workshop with Shany Porras

Lichtenstein Center for the Arts

Music as Muse with Shany Porras Bring your sketchbook and favorite medium as we explore different genres of music and how they affect what we create. Suitable for ages 16 and up.

WINTER WILDLIFE TRACKING with Jim Pelletier

WINTER WILDLIFE TRACKING with Jim Pelletier and Janice Tassinari.SATURDAYS at 12:30 pm - 3:30 pmFEBRUARY 17thMARCH 16th PLEASE NOTE: Participation is limited to 10 people.PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE CALL THE VISITOR CENTER at (413) 499-4262 TO REGISTER. Join Jim Pelletier of Mass Appalachian Trail Management Committee, for a FREE 3-hour guided WINTER WILDLIFE TRACKING exploration! Enjoy a crisp winter’s day exploring nearby woodlands, meadows and streams. See what local wildlife has been up to! Journey off-trail, less than 2-miles, at a leisurely pace with some rough terrain and likely stream crossings. MEET at the MOUNT GREYLOCK VISITOR CENTER.This program is